1913-1914, undated
GUSN-314362
Black-and-white photograph of two Wiiliam and Mary-style arm chairs. The first, a very ornate chair, has arched crest rail; conforming lower back rail; rectangular caned back panel with arched top enclosed by carved stiles; elaborately turned stiles with carved pineapple finials; caned seat; carved seat rails; turned rear legs; front legs with block, ovoid and ring turnings and bun feet; rear and side stretchers; and large carved front stretcher. Chair features elaborate carving with foliate and scroll motifs on most wood surfaces. Handwritten on page below this chair is: "White House State Dining Rm. (President's Chair)." The second arm chair has rmolded crest rail with concave ends and flaring ears; molded straight stiles; upholstered back; molded curved lower back rail; shaped arms with scrolled handholds; upholstered seat with single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; turned stiles and raked rear legs with block and cylinder turnings; arm supports and front legs with carved trumpet, ovoid and block turnings; carved feet; turned rear and H-stretchers; and molded arched front stretcher with scrolled ends. Also handwritten on page are A. H. Davenport Co. detail numbers 139 and 12561 as well as notes on wood types.
armchairs
chairs (furniture forms)
William and Mary
photographs
black-and-white photographs
1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.005.061
Washington (DC)
Possibly Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Photographer)
Possibly A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Photographer)
photographs
black-and-white photographs
Item
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